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Where monsters come from
How did the idea for a monster-themed book come about?
  1. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  12. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  13. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  14. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  15. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  16. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  17. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  18. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  19. Remembering Kobe Bryant
    01:41
    Remembering Kobe Bryant
  20. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
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